Or perhaps a big toothy grin. I’ll admit I’ve said a few sarcastic things about the efforts of photo stylists in the past (in this post, for example). But I’m loving the wit and whimsy of whoever styled this apartment for Stockholm real estate agency Fantastic Frank. How could you not smile at this? Would ...
I didn’t think I’d ever have to post about this lighting trend again. But when I spotted these images of a house for sale in Edam, The Netherlands, I just couldn’t stop myself. It never rains but it pours, as they say – and in this house it’s pouring Artemide’s Tolomeo family: there’s a big ...
It’s no secret I can’t resist a kitchen looks as if it’s been loved and lived in for generations. A venerable Aga cooker is not absolutely compulsory, but it certainly helps: And because one Aga is never quite enough, here’s another fine example. The tea making clutter and rack of tea-caddies make the scene even ...
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of the ruggedly handsome and comfortingly traditional Aga. (I even own a quarter of a 30 year old Aga in Wales). Well, now Aga has come screaming into the 21st century with its new “Total Control” technology. Perhaps there’s something a bit Darth Vader-ish to it but only ...
Woohoo - the lighting gods are all on my side this week. I’ve just heard from the delightful folks at lumens.com that I won a Tolomeo Micro Desk Lamp from Artemide – how cool is that? All I did was drop my card in a basket at the NKBA Industry Showcase in Oakland, and now ...
I just got back from a presentation by designer Mick De Giulio – brought to us here in the Bay Area by CLCID and Northern California NKBA as part of an Industry Showcase event. I’ve definitely come away fired up and inspired – Mr. De Giulio’s new book “Kitchen Centric” would make a great addition ...
Guaranteed to lift your heart, the kitchen in this 17th century Mexican home. The almost matching gas stoves flanking the tiled range and alcove are an ingenious way to a bring a semblance of modern practicality to an ancient design: I know, a big shiny range would be more efficient – but sometimes form just ...